Lumencor SPECTRA User manual

Lumencor Light Engine Manual
SPECTRA and SPECTRA X
Light Engine!
SPECTRA and SPECTRA X Light Engine Manual 57-10006" " lumencor.com

Regulatory Models
Lumencor utilizes regulatory model names for all certified and CE marked products. The regulatory model names are
traceable to all regulatory documentation, third party reports and certifications.#
“Regulatory Model: Spectra” is used as a representative model for all certified and CE marked Spectra Products.#
Emissions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of EMC directive 2014/30/EU. These limits are de-
signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.#
Safety Certifications
TUV SUD America, CB Certification (IEC 61010-1:2010)#
TUV SUD America, NRTLus Certification (UL 61010-1:2012-05/R:2015-07)#
TUV SUD America, cNRTL Certification (CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1:2012/U1:2015-07)#
TUV SUD America, EN Certification (EN 61010-1:2010)#
CE Marking
Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU)#
EMC Directive (2014/30/EU)#
RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU+2015/863/EU)#
REACH Regulation (EC) No. (1907/2006/EC)#
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Document Number 57-10006#
Revision B#
091421#
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Lumencor Light Engines as supplied, and as represented in this manual, meet safety and regulatory require-
ments"For Research Use Only."If the light engine is incorporated into an instrument or system for a specific end-
use application, it is the responsibility of the system integrator to verify that the light engine, and the system into
which it is incorporated, meet all safety and regulatory requirements of that end-use application.

Table of Contents#
1. Introduction
2. Precautions and Warnings
3. Installation and Operating Instructions
4. Spectral Output
5. Product Specifications
6. Routine Maintenance and Troubleshooting
7. Customer Support
8. Warranty
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1. Introduction
Lumencor SPECTRA and SPECTRA X light engines are designed for laboratory use by bioanalytical
researchers and/or developers of life science instrumentation. The SPECTRA provides 4, 5, 6 or 7
spectrally discrete, bright, controllable light outputs directly to a sample; or in the case of
fluorescence microscopy, to the objective. Each of the colors is produced by an independent
module that has been optimized to produce a precise set of wavelengths. The SPECTRA X provides
6 solid state light sources whose outputs are refined by user-exchangeable bandpass filters. Light
output can be coupled into a liquid light guide (LLG) or SMA-terminated optical fiber via
exchangeable output adapters. This manual covers all SPECTRA and SPECTRA X models.#
The SPECTRA and SPECTRA X can be controlled by serial commands to the RS-232 port from
Lumencor’s Light Engine Control Pod accessory (part number 83-10007), from a computer
workstation running third-party image acquisition control software or from Lumencor’s SPECTRA
control GUI. The GUI controls only the light engine. Third-party image acquisition control software
is required for coordinated operation of the light engine with cameras and other peripherals. The
Light Engine Control Pod accessory controls light source selection, on/offswitching and output
intensity using two push buttons and a rotary dial in combination with menus and status displays on
a built-in screen.%A second USB port on the pod allows pass-through control of the light engine
from computer workstations. The SPECTRA and SPECTRA X are also equipped with TTL control
interfaces. TTL provides source selection and light output on/offswitching but not intensity control.
However, TTL signals elicit much faster responses than serial commands. %TTL control signals are
typically derived from hardware peripherals such as cameras or digital acquisition (DAQ) cards.#
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2. Precautions and Warnings {Précautions et mises en garde}
A few simple practices will ensure trouble-free operation for the life of the light engine.#
Les quelques règles simples suivantes permettront d’assurer un fonctionnement fiable pendant toute
la durée de service de la source lumineuse.#
Safety Instructions:
Please read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE using your new SPECTRA. Failure to
comply with the safety instructions may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury and may
damage or impair protection provided by equipment. Please save all safety instructions.#
Instructions de sécurité:
Veiller à lire et à respecter toutes les instructions de sécurité fournies AVANT d’utiliser le nouveau
SPECTRA afin d’écarter les risques d’incendie, de décharge électrique, de blessure corporelle et de
possibles dommages ou défaillance de la protection offerte par l’appareil. Conserver toutes les in-
structions de sécurité.#
Safety Definitions {Définitions relatives à la sécurité}:
Warning: Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury.#
Avertissement: déclarations qui identifient des situations ou des pratiques susceptibles
d’entraîner des blessures corporelles. #
Caution: Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to your equipment. #
Attention: déclarations qui identifient des situations ou des pratiques susceptibles d’endommager le
matériel.#
Safety Items {Mesures de sécurité}:
Warning: DO NOT use an unapproved power supply. The Lumencor supplied external power
supply (see Section 3.1) is recommended for use with SPECTRA and SPECTRA X light engines. The
equipment is required to be supplied by a properly approved/certified DC power source meeting the
minimum electrical ratings of the product. it is imperative that the DC power supply has output over-
current protection, as the light engine power input is not fused. Connect the AC power cord to a
receptacle with a protective safety (earth) ground terminal.#
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Avertissement: NE PAS utiliser une alimentation non approuvée. L'alimentation externe fournie
par Lumencor (voir la section 3.1) est recommandée pour les moteurs légers SPECTRA et SPECTRA
X. L'équipement doit être fourni par une source d'alimentation DC homologuée et homologuée
répondant aux caractéristiques électriques minimales du produit. Il est impératif que l'alimentation
en courant continu ait une protection de surintensité de sortie, car l'entrée de puissance légère du
moteur n'est pas fusionnée. Connectez le cordon d'alimentation secteur à une prise avec une borne
de terre de sécurité (terre) protégée.#
Warning: DO NOT look into the output of the light engine. The brightness of this light source is
higher than most commercial lighting fixtures and is required to couple directly into a microscope or
other bioanalytjcal instrument.#
Avertissement: NE PAS regarde directement la sortie de la source lumineuse. L’intensité
lumineuse de cette source est supérieure à celle de la majorité des appareils d’éclairage disponibles
dans le commerce et est conçue pour un raccordement direct à un microscope ou autre appareil de
bioanalyse.#
Warning: DO NOT turn on the light without!the output end of the light guide
safely!directed!into an enclosed optical path. %DO NOT point the light output directly onto any
flammable or burn-susceptible material.%This includes all animal or vegetable tissues, plastics,
fabrics, paper and liquids.#
Avertissement: NE PAS allumer la lumière sans l'extrémité de sortie du guide de lumière
dirigée en toute sécurité dans un chemin optique fermé. NE PAS pointer la sortie de lumière di-
rectement sur un matériau susceptible d'être inflammable ou susceptible de brûler. Cela comprend
tous les tissus, les plastiques, les tissus, le papier et les liquides animaux ou végétaux.#
RISK GROUP 3
Warning: Possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted from this product. Do not look at operating
lamp. Eye injury may result. #
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Warning: Infrared (IR) emitted from this product. Do not look at operating lamp.#
Warning: UV emitted from this product. Avoid eye and skin exposure to unshielded product.#
GROUPE DE RISQUE 3
Avertissement: Infrarouge (IR) émise par ce produit. Ne regardez pas la lampe d'exploitation.#
Avertissement: Rayonnement optique Peut-être dangereux émis par ce produit . Ne regardez pas
la lampe d'exploitation. Une blessure oculaire peut entraîner.#
Avertissement: UV émis par ce produit . Évitez les yeux et la peau exposition au produit non blindé.#
Caution: DO NOT open the unit. There are no serviceable parts inside and opening the light engine
enclosure will void the manufacturer’s warranty.#
Attention: NE PAS ouvrir l’appareil. Il ne contient aucune pièce réparable et l’ouverture de son
boîtier a pour effet d’annuler la garantie.#
Caution: DO NOT connect a video cable to the TTL input enable port. Although the connector
might look compatible, this input is not intended to be driven by a video signal.#
Attention: NE PAS raccorder un câble vidéo au port d’activation d’entrée TTL. Bien que le
connecteur puisse paraître compatible, cette entrée n’est pas conçue pour être contrôlée par un
signal vidéo.#
Caution: DO NOT set liquids on the light engine. Spilled liquids may damage your light engine.#
Attention: NE PAS placer de liquide sur la source lumineuse. Les liquides renversés peuvent en-
dommager la source lumineuse.#
Caution: DO NOT drop the light engine. It contains glass optical components that could be dam-
aged or misaligned by the shock produced by a drop onto a hard surface.#
Attention: NE PAS laisser tomber la source lumineuse. Elle contient des composants optiques en
verre susceptibles d’être endommagés ou désalignés par le choc résultant d’une chute sur une sur-
face dure.#
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DISCLAIMER: Lumencor shall not be liable for injury to the user or damage to the product re-
sulting from the SPECTRA being used in a way for which it was not intended and in complete
disregard for any posted safety precautions and warnings.
AVIS DE NON-RESPONSABILITÉ: Lumencor décline toute responsabilité pour les blessures
corporelles ou les dommages au produit résultant d’une utilisation du SPECTRA autre que
celle prévue et du mépris total de les mesures de sécurité et mises en garde affichées.
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3. Installation and Operating Instructions
3.1 Contents
SPECTRA and SPECTRA X light engines all ship with the following list of
standard components.#
1. SPECTRA or SPECTRA X light engine, configured with four, five, six
or seven output channels. The installed excitation filter configuration will be listed on the
certificate of conformance supplied with the unit (Figure 1).#
2. A 24V/9.2A DC power supply (Lumencor part no. 27-10019)
[1].#
3. A region-specific 6ft AC power cord for the power supply
(see adjacent table).#
4. A USB-to-RS232 cable (Lumencor part no. 29-10011) for
serial communication with computer workstations or the
Light Engine Control Pod.#
5. Output adapter for light delivery via 3 mm diameter
liquid light guide or SMA-terminated optical fiber (Figure
2).#
Notes
[1] SPECTRA X light engines shipped before March 2017 were
supplied with a 28V/7.9A power supply
(Lumencor part no. 27-10003). The correct
power supply rating for the light engine is
marked above the DC power input
connector on the back of the light engine
(Figures 3 and 5).#
3.2 Installation
NOTE: Any end-product/system
incorporating or coupled to a Lumencor
Light Engine shall be fully evaluated to
verify all applicable safety and regulatory
compliance requirements prior to use.#
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Figure 1. Specimen certificate of conformance
for SPECTRA X Light Engine.
Figure 2. Output adapters for SPECTRA and SPECTRA X light engines.
AC Power Cords
Region
Part Number
North America
29-10002
Europe
29-10005
United Kingdom
29-10004
Israel
29-10008
Australia/New Zealand
29-10024

When setting the SPECTRA or SPECTRA X up for use, be sure to place the unit on a hard surface
and avoid blocking or restricting airflow at the air intake (front panel, left of the light output port) or
exhaust ports (on the underside of the unit, see Figure 9). The unit must be operated in a non-
condensing environment (dew point <10ºC with controlled ambient temperature <30º C). Restricting
the airflow will cause the unit to operate at elevated temperatures and will result in decreased
product life and/or premature failure. Position the unit in such an orientation that allows unrestricted
access to the DC power connector. In an emergency, you may need to disconnect power to the unit
quickly.#
To install the output adapter, remove the
shipping cover from the light output port on the
front panel by extracting the four M4 fixing
screws. Insert the output adapter (Figure 2) into
the output port and secure it with an M4 fixing
screw in each corner. Retain the light output
port shipping cover and re-install it in the event
that the light engine requires transportation. #
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Figure 3. Spectra X filter
Figure 4. Spectra X filter paddle